Collection
Sparkling Rosé
Sparkling "Brut Rosé", Graham Beck, Western Cape, ZA, NV90pts Decanter
A pale silver-pink in color with aromas of raspberries cherries & a few whiffs of minerality. Fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavors enlivened by bright acids. Brisk on the palate, showing hints of oyster shell & fresh lavender.
Rhone
Cotes du Rhone, Saint-Cosme, Rhone Valley, FR, 2024A solidly built version, with crushed cherry and plum puree notes that meld with melted red licorice before singed juniper takes over on the finish. This has guts and range.
Corvina
Valpolicella Classico, Allegrini, IT, 2023James Suckling 91Points
Fruity flavors echo the nose, led by cherry notes with fresh hints of pepper and herbs. The wine is lively and playful, yet maintains elegance and finesse.
Last Chance
Chardonnay "Hawke's Bay Estate", Te Mata, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2021Immediately shines, with the scents of ripe grapefruit, lemon, white peach, pineapple && freshly baked sourdough all jumping from the glass. Delivering taut acidity & fruit-brightness alongside savory notes of roast cashew, nougat, cinnamon & sea salt
Sparkling Rosé
Brut Rose, Medivol, Cremant de Limoux, FR, NVA beautiful soft pink hue, this wine has subtle cherry and raspberry notes on the nose, with a slight but pleasant funky freshness. The rolling bubbles are elegant, delicate, and along with the nice acid in the wine, help in elevating the flavor.
Bordeaux
Château Croix Mouton, Bordeaux Superieur, FR, 202189 points James Suckling
88 points Jeff Leve, The Wine Insider
Bordeaux
Château Côte Montpezat "Cuvée Compostelle", Cotes de Castillon, FR, 202191 Points James Suckling
90 Points Jeff Leve
Sangiovese
Sangiovese "Poggio Alle Sughere", Lionello Marchesi, Morellino Di Scansano, Tuscany, IT, 2022Ruby red, rather intense. Aromas are ample and persistent with hints fo sweet violet, raspberry and pomegranate. Tastes warm, dry, and generous with good balance.
Pairs well with cured meats, pasta and rice dishes, grilled beef, and cheese.
Rhone
Rhone Blend "Le Petit Renard" Famille Coulon, FR, 2020From the Family behind Domaine de Beaurenard
Grenache noir 60%, Syrah 35%, Viognier 5%
Pure & energetic wine, with an objective of lightness and freshness while remaining firmly rooted in its region, bright fruits, and accents of garrigue.
Barbera
Barbera d'Asti DOP "Battaglione", Cantina Renato Ratti, Piemont, IT, 2024 (Pietro Ratti)The wine is medium-bodied with flavors of red berries, black cherries, and licorice. It has bright acidity and soft tannins for structure and a silky texture. The finish is fresh with lingering red fruit and spice notes.
Red Blend
Red Blend, "Mountain Cuvee" Gundlach Bundschu, Sonoma, CA, 202388 Pts James Suckling
Noting aromas of dark fruit, dried herbs, plums, violets, tobacco leaves, and a hint of graphite. The tannins are abundant but not aggressive, and the wine is full-bodied and satisfying.
Moscato
Moscato d'Asti, Cascinetta Vietti, IT, 2023Pale sunshine yellow color and slight frizzante, this Moscato d'Asti has intense aromas of peaches, rose petals and ginger. On the palate, it is delicately sweet and sparkling with balanced acidity, good complexity and a finish of fresh apricots.
Sparkling
Sparkling, "Cuvee des Roys de Naples" Maison Foucher, Cremant de Loire, FR, NVNose of lemon, quince, flinty minerality, a touch of bread dough and a top-note of citrus zest. Crisp, medium-full and nicely soil-driven, good core, frothy mousse and a long, bright, bouncy finish.
Verdejo
Verdejo, "Nisia" Bodegas Vatan, Rueda, ES, 202290Pts JS: Sliced green apple, lemon zest and white almond on the nose with a crisp and bright profile of yellow and green fruit on the palate. Elegant and fresh-toned.